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Best Services for Boxed Lunch Catering in San Diego

Personal Touch Dining provides reliable boxed lunch catering in San Diego that fits your needs. We create tasty, convenient meals perfect for offices, events, and hotels around the city. Each boxed lunch is fresh, made specifically to match your requests, making your gathering easy and enjoyable.

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Here’s what some of our recent customers have to say about their experiences with our boxed lunch catering service:

Nicole Lichtenwalner
Can't recommend PTD enough! We chose them to be our wedding caterer for our June wedding in La Jolla after getting quotes (and doing tastings) with multiple other caterers. We were blown away by their delicious food; the menu options were great and the team worked with us to make customizations throughout the process. Pricing was reasonable, especially given the quality. We really appreciated their flexibility with the bar package (other caterers were not willing to let us mix/match alcohols, and we were also able to supplement our own beer/wine with a few specifics that we knew our guests loved!) The staff were all super friendly and lovely to work with day-of. I really enjoyed working with Annalisa and Ashley during the planning as well-their patience and kindness throughout the process was much appreciated! Highly recommend PTD for any couple looking to elevate their wedding experience!
Aisling Williams
Annalisa and the PTD team were AMAZING for our wedding back in March 2024! Our guests couldn't stop talking about the short rib, the mashed potatoes, and our churro station for months after. Annalisa was highly communicative throughout the planning process, and even offered support in finding other rentals vendors that they commonly work with. When we went to do our tasting, they put on a little date night for us with candles, soft music, and a fully plated meal, which was so sweet and such a nice surprise in the midst of a busy work week. PTD's entire staff at the wedding, from the servers to the bartenders, ensured our guests had everything they needed and were timely with all of the courses and drink requests. Choosing a caterer is one of the most important parts of a wedding, so I was SO relieved to find a company like Personal Touch that truly took what can often be an underwhelming part of a wedding to the next level!! Thank you again, Personal Touch!!!
Andrea Bender
We found PTD to be very easy to work with, our guests continue to say that our wedding food was the best wedding food they'd had. I am vegan and shopped around a lot for an all vegan caterer but honestly PTD had just as many options as any other vegan restaurant and offered them at a very reasonable price. In the end we decided to do a buffet, our guests loved the Brussel sprouts, eggplant towers, and the tri tip (our non-vegan option). Working with Annalisa was a breeze, she was always available and very easy to communicate with. She also had great recommendations for other vendors (she sent me to the most amazing coordinator). All in all, couldn't have really asked for more!
Mandy Salgado
I am so happy that we went with Personal Touch Dining as our wedding caterer! They took care of the table/chair rentals, linens, lawn market lighting, draping, cocktail hour food, buffet, dessert and late night snacks for us. For tray passed bites, we chose, chicken & waffles, watermelon skewers and mediterranean herb shrimp. Our guests asked if they were going to bring more out because it was all so good! We chose the churro station for dessert and that was a really big hit with our guests. Thank you Annalisa for all of your help in making sure it was the perfect day for us!
Don Ollerton
Personal touch was the most helpful experience we had. Our venue was very difficult and their team handled it with professionalism and grace. Annalisa settled our venue out and was great in a clutch. The food was phenomenal. Absolutely 5 stars. We had a buffet menu and everyone was absolutely amazed. The mushrooms were the best. I had a plate full by myself. Speaking of which, their staff handled us individually and made us feel special. It allowed us to speak with our guest's and not go hungry. Drinks too! Couldn't of asked for a better staff.
Bre Frampton
Annalisa and Ashley were absolutely amazing to work with at Personal Touch Dining. I highly recommend their services for any event! They were incredibly responsive to all of my questions leading up to the wedding, which made the process stress-free knowing they were there to support me. On the wedding day, everything was executed perfectly, from the linens and rentals to the food. We received countless compliments on how delicious everything was! Kudos to the chefs and the entire staff for making our day so much more special.
Alisa Munos
Personal Touch Dining (PTD) was an absolute dream to work with. From start to finish, they were responsive, professional, well-organized, and genuinely thoughtful in their approach. We were looking for a catering and bar vendor that felt elevated and polished-and PTD exceeded our expectations in every way. On the big day, every detail was executed flawlessly-from linens and flatware to custom bar signs and table numbers. The food was delicious, the carne asada fries late-night snack was a huge hit, and we received endless compliments from our guests. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional, and the bartenders brought just the right energy. A special moment we won't forget: one of the catering staff joined in on the dancefloor (cheered on by guests!), adding to the fun, celebratory vibe of the evening. PTD was a standout vendor that delivered both exceptional service and unforgettable moments. We'd recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone planning a big event.  
Zac D.
I've had several meals from here and they are all... fine. The strong points are that they are on time, deliver food that looks visually appealing for a catered business lunch, and are professional and easy to work with. However, none of the food we've had from them (which is a lot) has been anything worth writing home about. That said, I don't think anything has been bad either. Overall it's a safe place to use for a catered lunch.
Marie S.
This company gets five stars for a reason. Tasty food, great service and on time. We hired them for a corporate women's lunch yesterday. They followed the instructions and used our loading dock to bring up the food, and beautifully set it up in our kitchen, ahead of schedule. The food was delicious, salads, a sandwich bar, bagels, spreads, chips and salsa, potato chips, drinks all laid out perfectly. My only complaint, and it's small, was there could have been a bit more dessert. Desserts were bite sized and wonderful! We are so happy that we can count on this business!
Kelsea L.
Too good not to book! Personal Touch Dining made wedding planning a breeze! The venue was beautiful, the catering was delicious and they handled all the rentals. All we had to do is tell them what we liked/ wanted and they brought it all to life! The staff is also AMAZING! They were always on top of things, kind, patient and so helpful! Thank you Annalisa, Darcie, Danielle and the entire Personal Touch Dining Team!
Nora R.
Personal Touch was a wonderful caterer for our wedding! They were responsive in the planning stage, and everything was delicious the day of the event.
J.T
If you want a top notch caterer, professional service and some of the yummiest food then Personal Touch Dining is for you! From start to finish they were on top of every detail, answered all our questions and concerns and coordinated with the vendors, etc. They made us and our reception feel like we mattered to them. People are still raving about the food and the overall reception!
Ashley M.
Lauren, Annalise, and Brittany were a pleasure to work with throughout the months and days leading up to the event. The staff during our wedding was super attentive, no empty glasses! The food was absolutely delicious and just as good as the tasting. Our guests RAVED about how good the food was. They are super flexible to work with and pricing was super fair. Would definitely recommend them to anyone planning an event and especially for weddings.
Abby J.
Personal Touch Dining did a wonderful job with our wedding catering from start to finish. We requested proposals from 3-5 companies during our initial search and Personal Touch first impressed us with their affordability which was very important to us. Sometimes affordability can translate into lower quality for service/taste/etc. but such is NOT the case with PTD. From my initial email their sales representative was extremely responsive, courteous, and helpful. Everything tasted and looked great on the day of our wedding. Highly recommend this company.
Nicole Lichtenwalner
Can't recommend PTD enough! We chose them to be our wedding caterer for our June wedding in La Jolla after getting quotes (and doing tastings) with multiple other caterers. We were blown away by their delicious food; the menu options were great and the team worked with us to make customizations throughout the process. Pricing was reasonable, especially given the quality. We really appreciated their flexibility with the bar package (other caterers were not willing to let us mix/match alcohols, and we were also able to supplement our own beer/wine with a few specifics that we knew our guests loved!) The staff were all super friendly and lovely to work with day-of. I really enjoyed working with Annalisa and Ashley during the planning as well-their patience and kindness throughout the process was much appreciated! Highly recommend PTD for any couple looking to elevate their wedding experience!
Aisling Williams
Annalisa and the PTD team were AMAZING for our wedding back in March 2024! Our guests couldn't stop talking about the short rib, the mashed potatoes, and our churro station for months after. Annalisa was highly communicative throughout the planning process, and even offered support in finding other rentals vendors that they commonly work with. When we went to do our tasting, they put on a little date night for us with candles, soft music, and a fully plated meal, which was so sweet and such a nice surprise in the midst of a busy work week. PTD's entire staff at the wedding, from the servers to the bartenders, ensured our guests had everything they needed and were timely with all of the courses and drink requests. Choosing a caterer is one of the most important parts of a wedding, so I was SO relieved to find a company like Personal Touch that truly took what can often be an underwhelming part of a wedding to the next level!! Thank you again, Personal Touch!!!
Andrea Bender
We found PTD to be very easy to work with, our guests continue to say that our wedding food was the best wedding food they'd had. I am vegan and shopped around a lot for an all vegan caterer but honestly PTD had just as many options as any other vegan restaurant and offered them at a very reasonable price. In the end we decided to do a buffet, our guests loved the Brussel sprouts, eggplant towers, and the tri tip (our non-vegan option). Working with Annalisa was a breeze, she was always available and very easy to communicate with. She also had great recommendations for other vendors (she sent me to the most amazing coordinator). All in all, couldn't have really asked for more!
Mandy Salgado
I am so happy that we went with Personal Touch Dining as our wedding caterer! They took care of the table/chair rentals, linens, lawn market lighting, draping, cocktail hour food, buffet, dessert and late night snacks for us. For tray passed bites, we chose, chicken & waffles, watermelon skewers and mediterranean herb shrimp. Our guests asked if they were going to bring more out because it was all so good! We chose the churro station for dessert and that was a really big hit with our guests. Thank you Annalisa for all of your help in making sure it was the perfect day for us!
Don Ollerton
Personal touch was the most helpful experience we had. Our venue was very difficult and their team handled it with professionalism and grace. Annalisa settled our venue out and was great in a clutch. The food was phenomenal. Absolutely 5 stars. We had a buffet menu and everyone was absolutely amazed. The mushrooms were the best. I had a plate full by myself. Speaking of which, their staff handled us individually and made us feel special. It allowed us to speak with our guest's and not go hungry. Drinks too! Couldn't of asked for a better staff.
Bre Frampton
Annalisa and Ashley were absolutely amazing to work with at Personal Touch Dining. I highly recommend their services for any event! They were incredibly responsive to all of my questions leading up to the wedding, which made the process stress-free knowing they were there to support me. On the wedding day, everything was executed perfectly, from the linens and rentals to the food. We received countless compliments on how delicious everything was! Kudos to the chefs and the entire staff for making our day so much more special.
Alisa Munos
Personal Touch Dining (PTD) was an absolute dream to work with. From start to finish, they were responsive, professional, well-organized, and genuinely thoughtful in their approach. We were looking for a catering and bar vendor that felt elevated and polished-and PTD exceeded our expectations in every way. On the big day, every detail was executed flawlessly-from linens and flatware to custom bar signs and table numbers. The food was delicious, the carne asada fries late-night snack was a huge hit, and we received endless compliments from our guests. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional, and the bartenders brought just the right energy. A special moment we won't forget: one of the catering staff joined in on the dancefloor (cheered on by guests!), adding to the fun, celebratory vibe of the evening. PTD was a standout vendor that delivered both exceptional service and unforgettable moments. We'd recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone planning a big event.  
Zac D.
I've had several meals from here and they are all... fine. The strong points are that they are on time, deliver food that looks visually appealing for a catered business lunch, and are professional and easy to work with. However, none of the food we've had from them (which is a lot) has been anything worth writing home about. That said, I don't think anything has been bad either. Overall it's a safe place to use for a catered lunch.
Marie S.
This company gets five stars for a reason. Tasty food, great service and on time. We hired them for a corporate women's lunch yesterday. They followed the instructions and used our loading dock to bring up the food, and beautifully set it up in our kitchen, ahead of schedule. The food was delicious, salads, a sandwich bar, bagels, spreads, chips and salsa, potato chips, drinks all laid out perfectly. My only complaint, and it's small, was there could have been a bit more dessert. Desserts were bite sized and wonderful! We are so happy that we can count on this business!
Kelsea L.
Too good not to book! Personal Touch Dining made wedding planning a breeze! The venue was beautiful, the catering was delicious and they handled all the rentals. All we had to do is tell them what we liked/ wanted and they brought it all to life! The staff is also AMAZING! They were always on top of things, kind, patient and so helpful! Thank you Annalisa, Darcie, Danielle and the entire Personal Touch Dining Team!
Nora R.
Personal Touch was a wonderful caterer for our wedding! They were responsive in the planning stage, and everything was delicious the day of the event.
J.T
If you want a top notch caterer, professional service and some of the yummiest food then Personal Touch Dining is for you! From start to finish they were on top of every detail, answered all our questions and concerns and coordinated with the vendors, etc. They made us and our reception feel like we mattered to them. People are still raving about the food and the overall reception!
Ashley M.
Lauren, Annalise, and Brittany were a pleasure to work with throughout the months and days leading up to the event. The staff during our wedding was super attentive, no empty glasses! The food was absolutely delicious and just as good as the tasting. Our guests RAVED about how good the food was. They are super flexible to work with and pricing was super fair. Would definitely recommend them to anyone planning an event and especially for weddings.
Abby J.
Personal Touch Dining did a wonderful job with our wedding catering from start to finish. We requested proposals from 3-5 companies during our initial search and Personal Touch first impressed us with their affordability which was very important to us. Sometimes affordability can translate into lower quality for service/taste/etc. but such is NOT the case with PTD. From my initial email their sales representative was extremely responsive, courteous, and helpful. Everything tasted and looked great on the day of our wedding. Highly recommend this company.

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Personalized Boxed Lunch Catering in San Diego

Personal Touch Dining is an award-winning caterer known for premium boxed lunches in San Diego. Our service is flexible and fully customizable, letting you create exactly the meal you want. We deliver directly to hotels, businesses, and event venues around San Diego, making your catering experience simple and reliable.

What’s Inside Our Boxed Lunches

Custom Menus for Every Event

Our catering service provides boxed lunches which customers can choose between pre-designed menus and customized options. Sandwiches and grain bowls, wraps and salads are among options which you can combine to create customized meals for your event and your guest preferences.

Fresh, Local Ingredients

Delicious meals require top-quality ingredients for their preparation. The boxed lunches include fresh seasonal produce and local vegetables together with bakery-made desserts. Each bite from our meal boxes carries the authentic San Diego flavor because we work directly with bakery partners from the area.

Allergy-Friendly & Dietary Accommodations

Our boxed lunch catering has gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, Halal, and nut-free options. We dedicate ourselves to providing care for all event guests. Our team provides comfort to guests by handling dietary needs and delivers high-quality diverse dishes that do not require compromise.

Perfect for Hotels, Offices, and Events

Boxed lunches make it easy to feed a group without the usual mess or confusion. We deliver to offices, hotels, and event spaces across San Diego. Our team sets up everything so your guests or staff can eat without delay. It's a practical way to serve meals at conferences, training, or company meetings.

Branding and Presentation Options

We offer customized boxed lunches for catering that include your logo or match your event's style. Every box looks clean and professional, which helps your event stay organized and polished.

Volume Discounts on Large Orders or Regular Orders

Save more when you order in bulk or book with us regularly.

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Why Choose Us for Boxed Lunch Catering in San Diego?

Trust Personal Touch Dining, recognized for exceptional quality and dependable boxed lunch catering in San Diego. Our experienced team ensures each meal meets your exact specifications, creating a worry-free catering experience for San Diego businesses and event organizers.

Easy Customization

Customize every element of your boxed lunch catering order. Select from pre-designed menus or build your own meal boxes, ensuring satisfaction for every dietary preference, including gluten-free, vegan, or Halal.

Locally Sourced and Fresh
Every Time

Our meals feature locally sourced ingredients prepared in-house daily. Fresh fruit, premium proteins, and bakery desserts guarantee consistently delicious boxed lunches.

Allergy & Dietary Friendly Options

Our clearly labeled boxes accommodate special diets seamlessly. Serve your guests confidently with specialized gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and Halal meals available upon request.

Trusted by Businesses Across San Diego

Businesses, hotels, and event planners across San Diego depend on Personal Touch Dining for reliable catering solutions. Enjoy peace of mind with our prompt delivery and volume discounts available for regular clients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we offer fully customized menus tailored to individual preferences and dietary restrictions. Our boxed lunch catering in San Diego makes it easy to offer variety without the hassle.

In order to ensure the best quality product and time to prepare for your event, we ask for a minimum 5 day lead time for under 500 lunches, and two week lead time for custom lunch options or 1000+ unit order.

Absolutely. We clearly label all meals and offer several options for gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, Halal, and nut-free diets. Our boxed lunch catering helps you serve everyone with confidence.

Yes, our drop-off services cover hotels, corporate offices, event venues, and more throughout San Diego. We handle the delivery so you don’t have to.

Yes, we offer competitive volume discounts for large or recurring orders.

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